Gould, Robert Freke, 1836-1915

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Announcement of the book "History of Freemasonry - Its Antiquities, Symbols, Constitutions, Customs, etc" by Robert Freke Gould, published by Thomas C. Jack, in London & Edinburgh.

Scope and Contents Robbins discusses Norton’s articles, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and the Grand Lodge of Illinois, Charles Griswold, the History of Masonry in South Carolina. The correspondence includes one photograph. Robbins discusses articles in the Voice, mentions R.F. Gould’s Masonic history work, Henry Bromwell, and asserts Norton’s misled research in his articles. Robbins discusses debates in articles in the Freemason’s Chronicle between Norton and others, Norton’s research on Henry Price, and...

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Manuscript letters and postcards to Joseph Robbins, Past Grand Master of Illinois (1834-1909). 15 letters and postcards from Robert Freke Gould (1836-1915). 1 letter from George Speth (1847-1901) and 1 postcard from William J. Hughan (1841-1911) and a circular. Letters from Gould contain subjects such as the various Masonic publications that he has written.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Ralph B. Duncan postcard collection consists of postcards with a Masonic connection, either a building used for Masonic purposes, a person connected to Freemasonry, or a subject concerning Freemasonry. Mostly made during 1907-1940s, there are some that are both earlier and later, which can be determined by changes in postcard conventions. Included are portraits, views of buildings, cartoons, among other subjects. Most of the postcards of buildings are in the United States, with some from...